Huntersville, NC vs Wheaton, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Huntersville
70.1
#1136 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 3.9). Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 16). Huntersville leads in cost of living index (118 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntersville, NC | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1136) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 64,688 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,513 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $112,893 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.3 |
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70.1 Score
Huntersville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$551,513
Population
64,688
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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75.2 Score
Wheaton, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$518,505
Population
52,938
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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